Delhi News: During a virtual hearing, am embarrassing security lapse disrupted proceedings after obscene content start playing on a screen in the Delhi High Court.
The hearing was presided over by Justice Tejas Karia and Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya.
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According to court sources, the obscene video got played many times during the hearing by an unidentified user that promoted authorities to shut down the video conferencing system immediately. The obscene video incident in the High Court of Delhi resulted in massive disruption while also raising concerns about the implemented cybersecurity safeguards during judicial proceedings.
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Preliminary Inputs
According to the available preliminary inputs, the obscene content may have been streamed from the accounts of litigants Shitijit Singh and Shridhar Sarnobat. A formal complaint has been lodged by Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit, which has now been entrusted with the responsibility of investigating the breach.
Shitijit Singh claimed during initial questioning that he had no idea whatsoever of how his account was hacked from USA.
The Registrar General was instructed by the Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya to initiate immediate action after it was informed by Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma that similar incidents happened in many other courtrooms as well.
How Vulnerable Are India’s e-Court Setups?
As the judiciary increasingly relies on video conferencing and e-filing platforms, even a single breach can expose deep vulnerabilities.
The episode highlights a broader concern: India’s e-court infrastructure, while progressive, may not be adequately fortified against cyber threats. With sensitive legal proceedings, confidential data and public trust at stake, even minor vulnerabilities can have major consequences. Moreover, reports of similar incidents in other courtrooms suggest that this is not an isolated case. It underscores the need for stronger authentication systems, better encryption standards and continuous cybersecurity audits.
